Winston City Council To Consider Teen Center Agreement, PacifiCorp Franchise, And New Business Items Tonight
The Winston City Council meets Monday at 7 p.m. with agenda items including a proposed teen center lease, a PacifiCorp franchise ordinance, six business license requests, budget action, and committee appointments. The meeting will be held at City Hall.
WINSTON, Ore. — The Winston City Council is set to meet Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, with several business items on the agenda including a proposed teen center agreement, a PacifiCorp franchise ordinance, business licenses, and budget-related action.
According to the agenda packet, council is scheduled to review six new business license requests, including GS Properties LLC, M. S. Construction and Foundation Specialist, Otterly Elite Movers, Dandelion Dreams, Sunbreak Energy Advisors, and Complete Solar Inc.
Council is also expected to set a workshop for April 13 at 6 p.m. to discuss a possible Park Board restructure and consider a request to appoint Craig Wilson to the Economic Development Committee. Other listed items include an all-weather flags purchase and the appointment of a budget officer along with approval of the city’s budget calendar.
One of the larger items on the agenda is Resolution No. 26-1222, which would authorize the city manager to enter into an updated lease agreement with Winston Area Community Partnership for continued operation of the Teen Center program inside the Winston Community Center. City staff said the previous contract expired in January and that the proposed agreement is intended as an interim step while discussions continue over long-term arrangements and safety concerns tied to teen center operations. The city would continue to receive $850 per month under the proposed contract.
The packet states the Teen Center has operated in the community center since 2008 and is intended to provide teens with a safe place after school to work on homework and learn life skills. The proposed lease covers the teen center area, the director’s office, and a nearby storage closet at 440 SE Grape Street.
Council will also hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-722, a proposed franchise agreement with PacifiCorp. The ordinance is listed for first reading Monday night, with a second reading scheduled for April 20.
In addition to new business, the meeting agenda includes department reports from Police Chief Brandon Sarti, Public Works Superintendent Andy Howell, and City Manager Thomas McIntosh, along with audience comments, council non-agenda items, and a possible executive session under Oregon law.
The meeting will take place at Winston City Hall, 201 NW Douglas Blvd.
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